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Last Day
“I enjoyed our vacation together,” the 12-year-old said. It was the last day of beach vacation. We stood in our driveway. It was time to part ways…
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The Story
“Tell me a story,” said the 12-year-old girl. His goddaughter was lying in bed. He was tucking her in. They had spent a full day playing on the beach…
Apr 23
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Becca’s Day
Day Three of beach vacation. They awoke early. The sun wasn’t fully up, but obscured by a quiltwork of gray. It was balmy and warm. The seagulls were…
Apr 22
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Becca’s Trip
Day Two of beach vacation. It’s sunny in Florida, I’m sitting on the beach with a blind 12-year-old girl. We have sand in all major orifices including…
Apr 21
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Road Trip
Day One. The first day of beach vacation. We have been in the car for seven and a half hours. I am seeing double. There is a 12-year-old girl in our…
Apr 20
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National Columnists’ Day
I didn’t believe him. I thought he was pulling my leg or similar appendage. I was at the airport bar. He told me April 18 was National Columnists’ Day…
Apr 19
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My Hero
“Dear Sean,” the email began—people are always calling me that. “Who were your role models growing up? My father died last week… I am 14 and I don’t…
Apr 18
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The Art of Flying
We were sitting on a plane. Waiting for takeoff. I don’t mind planes, although frankly I’d rather have an emergency colonoscopy. It’s not the flying…
Apr 17
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The Girl
She came through the greeting line. She was a beautiful teenager. Long blond hair. Blue eyes. Cowboy boots. There were stylish holes in her jeans, a…
Apr 16
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Dear Sean
“Dear Sean, are you a Christian? Sometimes I can’t tell. There is only one way to heaven, and your ‘tolerance for all,’ and ‘just be a good person…
Apr 15
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Houseguests
My sister’s family is visiting from Florida this week. It’s difficult to get any serious writing work done becausspiwjg[qi31 0409UJ15M\2 TOJLOIKN B4G=2…
Apr 14
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To a Blind Dog
I am not sure whether you understand English, but I’d like to think you do. I’d like to think that you know exactly what I’m saying to you. I’d like to…
Apr 13
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